During State Leadership Day, Class 27 members sit on the bench in the Nebraska Supreme Court room. The
class also had the opportunity to meet Chief Justice Michael Heavican.

Class 27 worked on the playground at the YWCA. The class built a Pergola for shade, painted tires that will be
used as planters; put together child-sized picnic tables, created an outdoor chalk board and colorful hopscotch steps. In addition they created a place to make music on a fence using recycled pots and pans painted
in bright colors that can be hit with a stick for sound.

Governor Dave Heinemann addresses LT Class 27 and YLT Class 16 in the Warner Chamber at the
State Capitol.
Top right
1. Bruce Bombeck from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center gives the class
a tour of the training center.
2. Enjoying team work during Strategic Leadership Day.
3. Class members take a moment to pose by the chalk board while working on the project at the YWCA.
4. & 5. During Local and Global Business Leadership members tour Case IH and Hornady Manufacturing.
6. Class 27 working hard on a budget simulation at City Hall.
This insert has been prepared to provide an opportunity for Hall County residents to experience the wealth of
information and opportunities provided to the participants in the Leadership Tomorrow program. Leadership
Tomorrow is an educational program offered by Hall County Leadership Unlimited, Inc., a non-profit Corporation
formed in 1987. The Board of Directors and Executive Director invite you to learn about Hall County with
Leadership Tomorrow.
This publication is made possible due to the generosity and support of the Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Hall County Leadership
Tomorrow, I would like to congratulate the graduates of Class
27. This program has enabled each of you to expand your
leadership skills while providing access to a vast array of
perspectives, resources and mentors. I hope each of you will
continue to be focused on community involvement and making
our community a better place in the future.
Leadership Tomorrow has a strong history of incredible
past executive directors, graduates and board members. I
feel fortunate and honored to be a part of a well-established
organization. At its inception the goal of Leadership Tomorrow
was to create a leadership training program to help identify
and develop those that possessed leadership possibilities &
motivate them to become leaders in Hall County. Each year
the participants hear from numerous community leaders, tour
businesses and attend skill building sessions that help them
use their experiences to move into leadership positions within
our community and in their professional careers. The first class graduated in 1988 and
since the beginning many graduates have commented on how they took steps to move
into leadership positions. They attribute those moves to what they learned about their
community and themselves through the experiences during their year as a Leadership
Tomorrow class member.
It takes many people to have the continued success that Leadership Tomorrow has
experienced and I am grateful for everyone that has played a part in that success.
I appreciate the continued support of Leadership Tomorrow and Youth Leadership
Tomorrow from the community. In addition I want to say thank you to our Board
President, Mike Schuster for his dedication and leadership and to the Leadership
Tomorrow Board of Directors for caring so much about the program and their
community.
We are grateful for the continued support from the Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation,
for providing this insert. For several years it has been published and used as a yearbook
and as a resource for organizations seeking volunteers.
It will be exciting to see what path the members of Class 27 will take using their
knowledge and experience from this year! Hall County continues to shine and I am so
happy that Hall County Leadership Unlimited can take part in the positive growth!
Congratulations to the graduates of Class 27.

I’m proud to announce the happenings of Leadership Tomorrow. This past year we
welcomed our new Executive Director Brenda Branstiter. The board of directors and
Brenda have worked hard this past year on strengthening the Leadership Tomorrow
program and special events. We had record participation in both the Duck Pluck and
the LT Golf Classic. The youth program is also enjoying another successful year. I
would like to give a special thank you to Rotary for their continued support of Youth
Leadership Tomorrow by including us in the Taste of Grand Island.
We are excited to announce a new partner for the Duck Pluck. We have been blessed
for many years to work with Tom Dinsdale Automotive for this event. We are excited
for another of our community’s great supporters, Roy’s Grand, to come on board
as our title sponsor for the Duck Pluck. It is a testament to the quality of program
Leadership Tomorrow provides for the community to have such strong supporters as
these businesses.
This program simply is not possible without the support of this great community. Thank
you to everyone who has helped with their time, talent and financial contributions.
We would not be able to continue to cultivate leaders in Hall County with Leadership
Tomorrow without the generous support from the businesses and individuals that
have helped maintain this high caliber program for 28 years.
The difference made in our community is by giving more citizens and youth
the opportunity to experience community leadership firsthand while increasing
community awareness and helping develop our future leaders.
A special thank you to board members and Brenda for your commitment and hard
work for the Leadership Tomorrow program.
Mike Schuster, Board Chair

Brenda Branstiter, Executive Director

2013 Leadership Tomorrow
Board of Directors
The mission of Leadership Tomorrow is to identify and educate proven
and potential leaders who are committed to developing and
utilizing positive leadership skills to improve our community.

JORDAN
ALLEN
Old-Mill Counseling, LLC
Jordan Allen is Mental Health Therapist
at Old Mill Counseling, LLC in Grand
Island.
She is a Grand Island native who earned
her Bachelor’s degree from Doane
College and Masters from the University
of Nebraska at Kearney.
Jordan resides in Grand Island with
her husband Mark Allen. Jordan is the
current Board Chair of the Grand Island
Crisis Center, Inc. and a member of the
American Counseling Association.
In her spare time she enjoys traveling
and spending time outdoors.
“Leadership Tomorrow has allowed me
to become a more informed member
of the community on multiple levels
such as business, industry, service and
government. This program highlights
how and where individuals can become
more active and impact the city of Grand
Island.”

MATTHEW
BENNETT
Cannon Moss Brygger Architects
Matthew is a Registered Architect.
He received his undergraduate and
graduate degrees in architecture from
the University of Cincinnati, and has
over 10 years of experience in the fields
of architecture, sustainable design, and
historic preservation.
Matthew serves on the Board of Habitat
for Humanity and Grand Island Kiwanis,
and is active with the Western Nebraska
Chapter and Central States Region of the
American Institute of Architects. He is
also an Accredited Professional in the
U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) program.
Matthew plans to continue to remain
active in the community, and hopes to
become more involved in issues focusing
on community development and
sustainability.
“Leadership Tomorrow has given me
the opportunity to meet many leaders
and future leaders of Grand Island,
and introduced me to the wide array of
leadership opportunities throughout
Hall County.”

LISA
AVILAO’CONNOR
Doane College
Lisa Ávila O’Connor is the Services
Coordinator for Doane College - School
of Graduate and Professional Studies in
Grand Island. In this position, she advises
undergraduate and graduate students,
works with adjunct faculty members,
and assists with recruitment and
marketing. She graduated from Grand
Island Central Catholic and University
of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor’s
degree in Sociology. She is currently
working on a Master’s in Management
through Doane.
Lisa has served on the committee for the
Youth Leadership Diversity Conference
in 2012 and will also this fall. For fun, Lisa
enjoys spending time with her husband,
Ryan, and outdoor activities.
Future areas in which Lisa wants
to be involved with are community
development, and youth and family
education.
“Leadership Tomorrow has reintroduced
me to Grand Island’s agencies, leaders
and opportunities. I look forward to
working to meet the challenges of our
growing community.”

ADAM
BIERHAUS
Contryman Associates, P.C.
Adam Bierhaus is an audit accountant
at Contryman Associates, P.C., where he
has worked since 2006. He specializes in
financial statement audits, reviews, and
compilations for various entities. Adam
has a Master of Professional Accountancy
degree from UNL and a Bachelors degree
in Business Administration.
Adam and his wife Sara have a daughter,
Adalyn (18mo), and are expecting another
in June. Adam enjoys league sports,
anything outdoors, and spending time
with his “little” through Big Brothers and
Big Sisters. He is also an active member
of Young Professionals and is interested
in other opportunities to serve the
community.
“Not originally from Grand Island,
Leadership Tomorrow appealed to me as
a way to get involved and meet people.
Not only have I met great people, but LT
has provided me countless opportunities
to grow within my profession and
community. I attribute many of my new
Grand Island “roots” to Leadership
Tomorrow.”

CARLOS
BARCENAS
Dept. of Health & Human Services
Carlos Bárcenas is a Community Health
Educator for the Office of Health Disparities
& Health Equity for DHHS; previously
he served as the executive director of
the Multicultural Coalition of Grand
Island. Carlos joined the Multicultural
Coalition in 2010 where he served the
community with the goals of empowering
cultural understanding, enriching lives
and empowering communities and
transitioned to his new position April
2013. Carlos is married to Angela and has
two daughters Taylor (12), Ashlyn (7) and
expecting a baby boy in July.
He serves as a board member in his church
Vida Nueva and leads worship, board
member with Central Nebraska Council
on Alcoholism and Addictions, The Grand
Island Independent Advisory Committee,
Hall County Housing Authority, SFMC
Patient Family and Advisory Council,
Hispanic Leaders in Grand Island and
involved with various minority groups.
“LT has given me the opportunity to
strengthen and develop my leadership
skills. It has also allowed me to meet great
caring individuals that are changing lives
and improving our communities.”

TODD
CRAWFORD
Congressman Adrian Smith
Todd Crawford has worked for U.S.
Congressman Adrian Smith since 2007
and is currently Director of Constituent
Services, managing federal casework
concerns and the day-to-day operations
of the Congressman’s Grand Island
office. He enjoys assisting residents of
the ever-growing Third District with
their concerns regarding the federal
government.
Todd graduated from Centennial High
School and earned a BA from Nebraska
Wesleyan University in 1996 with a major
in History and minor in Political Science.
He currently serves as a Board Member of
the GI Noon Rotary Club and worked on
the Hall County Hero Flight Committee.
Todd is also a member of the Central
Nebraska Military Support Community
and the Nebraska Republican Party State
Central Committee.
“Leadership Tomorrow has been a great
experience. I have enjoyed developing
friendships with future and current
leaders in Grand Island and Hall County.
Leadership is not defined by a title, but
what you do with your opportunities to
benefit your community and nation.”

AMY
BENNETT
Heartland CASA
Amy Bennett, Executive Director of
Heartland CASA (Court Appointed
Special
Advocates),
a
nonprofit
organization that supports community
volunteers in advocating for abused
and neglect children through the
juvenile court system. Amy serves as a
board member for the Nebraska CASA
Association, co-chair of the Hall County
Child Well Being Collaborative Steering
Committee, and a member of the District
9 Through the Eyes of the Child Team.
She also serves as a volunteer for Grand
Island Teammates and the Girl Scouts
Spirit of Nebraska Council. She moved
to Grand Island in April, 2011 with her
husband, architect Matthew, and they are
expecting their first child in August.
She feels that her involvement in
Leadership Tomorrow has helped her
connect to other people and services in
the community that will strengthen her
ability to be an advocate. “I have enjoyed
Leadership Tomorrow the most for the
connections I have been able to make.
I have also been able to bring a new
awareness of Heartland CASA to the
community through my participation.”

MARNI
DANHAUER
Central Community College
Marni Danhauer is the Grants Manager
at Central Community College and has
worked at the college for twelve years.
Prior to returning to the Grand Island
area in 1998, Ms. Danhauer worked in
Omaha, Denver, and Kansas City. She
began her career as an accountant in the
telemarketing industry in Omaha and has
worked in the nursing home management
and grain handling industries. Ms.
Danhauer has a BA in accounting from
Midland University (1990) and an MBA
from Bellevue University (2008).
Marni recently married her husband
Jim Danhauer in April 2013. They make
their home in rural Marquette with her
two daughters. The family enjoys many
outdoor activities such as boating, fishing,
gardening and their horses. Marni has
been involved with youth activities, her
church and a local hike and bike trail
committee in Central City.
“Leadership Tomorrow has given me
a much broader knowledge of the
community and helped me to establish
networks that will benefit me both
professionally and personally. It has
been a very valuable experience.”

LEADERSHIP TOMORROW CLASS 27
GREG
FISHER
MFS/York/Stormor

Greg Fisher is the engineering manager
for MFS/York/Stormor, a division of
Global Industries. He joined the company
in August of 2011. Greg received a BS
in Agricultural Engineering from the
UNL in 1998, and a Master’s in Business
Administration from UNK in 2007. He is
a native of Rushville, NE.
Greg and his wife have four children,
Mitch, Danny, Trevor and Sydney. They
moved to Grand Island in August of 2011.
Greg enjoys following his children’s sports
and music activities. He enjoys following
the financial markets and studying
market behavior using technical analysis.
He is passionate about entrepreneurship
and has encouraged his children to
learn how to start and run their own
business as part of the EntrepreneurShip
Investigation (ESI) program offered
through the UNL Extension.
“Being fairly new to Grand Island, the
Leadership Tomorrow program has
helped me get acquainted with the
community quickly. The program has
given me the opportunity to meet many
community leaders and learn about
important aspects of the community.”

MEGAN
KNUTH
Home Federal Bank
Megan Knuth is the Internet and Data
Specialist at Home Federal Bank,
where she has worked since 2002.
Megan and her husband, Kevin, live
just outside of Grand Island with their
two children. Megan thoroughly enjoys
spending time with her children, is an
avid animal lover and enjoys spending
time in the great outdoors, including
helping with the family farm. She
and her husband are 4-H volunteers
and children are members of the
Trailblazers 4-H Club.
“Leadership Tomorrow has broadened
my knowledge of the Hall County
Community. It is wonderful to see how
the community has worked together
and grow to what it is today. It has
been a great opportunity to meet those
leaders, past and future. I look forward
to continuing on enhancing my skills
so I may help and serve those around
me.”

RACHEL
HERNANDEZ
Chief Industries, Inc.
Rachel Hernandez is a Cost
Accountant for Chief Industries,
Fabrication Division. She is a member
of the Chamber of Commerce Young
Professionals; Grand Island Little
Theatre Executive Board; Heartland
United Way Board of Directors; and
Resurrection Catholic Church. She has
volunteered for TeamMates, United
Way, Nebraska State Fair, and Junior
Achievement.
Rachel received her BS in Business
Finance from UNK in 2008, and
will receive a degree in Accounting
this May. In her free time she
enjoys traveling, running, crafting,
volunteering, and most of all, spending
time with friends and family.
“Through my involvement in
Leadership Tomorrow, I have had
the privilege of learning from some
of the community’s most influential
leaders. Through this process, I have
been most impressed by the local
businesses, organizations, and leaders
that have united their efforts in order
to make Hall County a great place
to live, work, volunteer, and raise a
family.“

MICHELLE
LUBKEN
Central Community College
Michelle Lubken is the Admissions
Director at Central Community College in
Grand Island with a passion to help others
identify their strengths and passion for a
career and academic path.
In Michelle’s spare time, she teaches health
classes for Doane College. She serves on
the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Island
board, teaches Zumba and hosts softball
fundamental clinics. For fun, Michelle
enjoys spending time with her husband,
Brandan; daughter, Kennedy; and son,
Logan, plus running, camping/fishing
and traveling.
“Leadership Tomorrow has strengthened
my belief that diverse experiences broaden
one’s perspective to ideas and solutions. I
look forward to participating in the growth
of Grand Island.”

VIKKI
HICKOK
Principal Financial Group
Vikki Hickok has worked for Principal
Financial Group for ten years, and is
an Assistant Manager over a Quality
and Training Team in their Participant
Contact Center.
Vikki grew up in Atkinson and attended
West Holt High School. She later earned
a BS in Criminal Justice and Psychology
from UNL. She and her husband Donn
moved to Hall County in 1999. They
reside in Cairo with their children Emily,
Jacob, Paige, and Madison. She enjoys
spending time with her family camping
and attending college concerts or high
school/elementary athletic events.
Vikki has been involved with the Cairo
Ball association, Cairo’s community
celebration and Christmas in the Village.
She helps out at her church and at Centura
School, where her children attend.
“Leadership Tomorrow has really opened
my eyes to the real need of volunteers to
keep a community running. It has also
shown me that as leaders, we really need
to be willing to step up and take on some
responsibility, and set a good example for
others as volunteers in the community.”

DAYLA
MAMOTSACK
Hotwoods
Dayla Mamot-Sack recently accepted a
position with Hotwoods in Grand Island
as a Sales Associate. Prior to Hotwoods,
Dayla worked at Eakes Office Plus as the
Assistant Store Manager. She spent 13
years in the wireless industry in Sales and
Sales Management. Dayla graduated from
Grand Island Northwest and received
her BS in Business Administration from
Bellevue University in 1996.
Dayla has served on the Resurrection
Catholic Church Parish Council for the
past six years. She has been a Chamber
Ambassador and participates on the
Harvest of Harmony pageant committee.
She is a certified Zumba and group fitness
instructor at LOA. She enjoys running,
snow skiing and spending time with her
husband, Jon, and their sons Linden (11),
Zenon (7), and Grayson (5).
“Leadership Tomorrow has given me the
opportunity to witness first hand all of
the amazing things that are happening in
our community. I am impressed by the
variety of organizations that are working
toward a common goal of making our
community a better place to be each and
every day. This experience has allowed
me to expand my leadership skills, and I
am looking forward to using those skills
to make a difference in our community.”

BECKY
HOOS
Principal Financial Group
Becky Hoos is an Assistant Manager at
The Principal Financial Group, Grand
Island Employee Benefit Center. She
has been with The Principal Financial
Group for 24 years, most of that time in
Group Plan Administration of Group
Insured Benefits.
Her responsibilities include retention
and support to our customer base,
solid customer service, and providing
leadership and engagement to retain
high-performing employees.
Past involvement includes United Way
Community Investment, city wide
clean up, parent/teacher organizations
and other school activities, along with
independent volunteer opportunities.
Becky is fortunate to work for an
employer who is such an advocate for
volunteerism.
“Leadership
Tomorrow
is
an
outstanding opportunity to meet peer
leaders in our community. LT has
provided me with new networking
opportunities, new friendships, and an
opportunity to help continue to build
our community.”

MORGANNE
MANIVONG
Associated Staffing, Inc.
Morganne Manivong is the branch
manager for Associated Staffing, Inc. She
previously worked as the general manager
for Grand Island’s Fairfield Inn and Suites
by Marriott. Morganne graduated from
UNK with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Business Administration, emphasis in
Management and Accounting. She enjoys
spending time with her husband Phou
and their son Kalen(1), watching high
school soccer, college baseball, reading
and being involved in the community.
Morganne is currently a member of
Young Professionals Group, CNHRMA,
United Way Income Council, and is
a Chamber Connector. She was also
named one of Grand Island’s Top 35
under 35 in 2012. Morganne’s past and
current involvements are with Habitat
for Humanity, Salvation Army, Grand
Theatre, and Hope Harbor.
“Leadership Tomorrow has given me
the opportunity to grow and learn from
great leaders in our community. I have
enjoyed building relationships with each
class member and a variety of businesses
in Grand Island.”

LEADERSHIP TOMORROW CLASS 27
TERESA
MATRISCIANO
Essential Personnel, Inc.
Teresa Matrisciano is married to Tim
Matrisciano, and they have a daughter,
Danielle, who is in 3rd grade. Since
2007, she has been a Senior Employment
Consultant with Essential Personnel.
Teresa stays very active in the community
as a current Trustee with the St. Francis
Foundation, a volunteer for the Red
Cross, and a PTO Board member for St
Libory School. She has been involved
with the Chamber Connectors since 2008,
is a past Young Professionals member and
Membership chair, and a past member of
Toastmasters.
“Leadership Tomorrow has helped me
to grow not only my leadership skills,
but has improved my confidence. I
have enjoyed learning even more about
Grand Island businesses, professionals
and governmental processes. Leadership
Tomorrow has been a fantastic experience
and I would highly recommend it to any
professional.”

PAM
POHLENZ
Saint Francis Medical Center
Pamela Pohlenz has worked as a
respiratory therapist for the last ten years
and is currently the respiratory clinical
educator at St. Francis Medical Center.
She is a graduate of the Lean Six Sigma
program, teaches multiple programs for
the hospital, and also participates on
many hospital committees.
She is a member of the St. Ann’s Altar
Society and enjoys playing in a weekly
volleyball league. An important aspect
of her life is her family: her husband
Christian and their two daughters,
Lauren and Kendall.
“Leadership tomorrow has helped me
meet some wonderful new people in
our community; while giving me some
excellent leadership skills, and in the
future, the drive to participate on a board
or committee.”

GREG
MORROW
Grand Island Public Schools
Greg Morrow and his wife Tracy are
the parents of three children, Jacob age
17, Blaine age 16, and Carter age 11.
Morrow has been employed with the
Grand Island Public School District for
15 years and is currently an Assistant
Principal at Grand Island Senior High
School. He has been active in supporting
local youth sports and enjoys music,
the outdoors, and spending time with
his family.
“The Leadership Tomorrow program
has provided me with valuable
insights about leadership, as well as
a wonderful understanding of the
amazing agencies, businesses and
organizations within the Grand Island
community.”

LUCILLE
RHOADS
General Collection
Lucille Rhoads has been employed with
General Collection Co. for 15 years, the
past three as their paralegal. She obtained
her Bachelor of Social Science in Criminal
Justice degree from UNK.
Lucille is married to Dean, has a son Joe
Weber, an Engineering student at UNL,
and a daughter Andrea who is a 6th
grader at Westridge.
She would like to become involved in
CASA, the United Way or Habitat for
Humanity. Lucille enjoys reading, target
shooting, home and yard projects and
spending time with her family and three
dogs.
“Leadership Tomorrow has taught
me about Grand Island and all the
community has to offer those in need and
also to new residents. It has shown me
what a great place we live in!”

KRISTOPHER
OMPS
Catholic Health Intiatives
Kristopher Omps is the Information
Technology Services, Site Manager
for Catholic Health Initiatives at Saint
Francis Medical Center. He has been in
this role since December 2009 when he
moved to Grand Island from Las Vegas,
Nevada with his wife Tonya, and his two
children, Tyler (20) and Mercedes (17).
Kristopher has over 15 years of experience
in IT leadership in various industries,
including call centers, hospitality and
hotel, and hospitals.
Kristopher is a member of the Healthcare
Information and Management Systems
Society (HIMSS) and a graduate of
the College of Healthcare Information
Management Executives (CHIME) CIO
Boot Camp. He enjoys reading, writing,
painting, sewing and being with family.
“By
participating
in
Leadership
Tomorrow, I have been shown what a
wonderful, caring, committed community
I have chosen to be a part of. It has helped
me grow areas of my leadership skills
and explore new areas I hadn’t before.”

CHRIS
SCHWEITZER
Nova-Tech, Inc.
Chris Schweitzer is the Operations
Manager at Nova-Tech Inc. where he
has been employed for over 5 years. In
this role, he is in charge of the day to day
operations of the plant and aids in new
product and process development. Chris
is a graduate of Chadron State College
and holds a degree in Biology with
options in Environmental and Laboratory
Sciences.
Chris resides in Central City with his wife
Summer and his three children McKenzie
(9), Ace (4), and Blake (4 Months). Chris
is the Assistant wrestling coach for
Nebraska Christian High School, and
still competes in different wrestling
tournaments in the Midwest.
“Leadership Tomorrow has given me
the opportunities to learn about the
community, to meet local Grand Island
leaders, and tools to develop my own
leadership skills.”

KYLE
OVERTURF
Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway &
Luth, CPAS
Kyle Overturf is a Senior Accountant
at Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway, and
Luth, PC. He is a graduate of Sutton
High School and received a Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration with
an emphasis in Accounting from the
University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Kyle specializes in business and
individual tax, as well as small business,
HUD, and governmental audits. He is
currently working toward completing
his CPA license. He is married to Leah,
a floral designer at Snow’s Floral. In his
free time he enjoys playing golf, hunting,
watching sports, and spending time with
his family and friends.
“Leadership Tomorrow has provided
me with opportunities to explore my
leadership abilities. I look forward to
building strong business relationships
with other community leaders who also
want to see the community grow and
thrive.”

MICHELLE
SETLIK
Central Community College
Michelle Setlik is a graduate of Wood
River Rural High. She has an AAS from
Central Community College and a BS
from Bellevue University, both in Business
Administration. She is currently working
on her Master’s Degree and is in her 5th
year at Central Community College as
the Grants Compliance Officer.
Michelle and her husband Jeff enjoy
watching their children Kristen (14) and
Colby (11) in volleyball and swimming.
She was a CASA Advocate and Board
Member. She is a 3rd and 6th grade
religious education teacher; YMCA
Quicksilver
Advisory
Committee
Member; and volunteers for Quicksilver
and GISH Swim Teams as a timing
operator. She enjoys photography,
quilting, cooking, and genealogy - all
discovered in her 10 years in Hall County
4-H.
“Leadership Tomorrow has allowed me
to explore our community and grow my
own leadership skills while learning from
my classmates and all of the extraordinary
community leaders who have taken time
to share their experiences and insights
with our class.”

Brittany Skeen is the Bullet and Ammo
Packaging Production Supervisor at
Hornady Manufacturing where she has
worked for 5 years. She graduated from
St. Paul High School in 2005. Brittany
is married to Steve Skeen who works at
Middleton Electric. They have lived in
Grand Island for 8 years.
Brittany is involved in Young
Professionals and has been a member of
the National Rifle Association for 2 years.
She is currently on the board of directors
for the American Red Cross. Brittany
enjoys volunteering, shooting, playing
volleyball, golfing, and spending time
with her family, especially her nephew.
“Leadership Tomorrow has taught me
so much about community involvement.
I’m looking forward to the opportunity
to serve my community and make a
difference. Leadership Tomorrow has
given me the tools and resources to be
a successful leader. I am excited to get
more involved with local organizations,
specifically ones that deal with helping
the youth.”

BONNIE
WESTFALL
Heartland United Way

Bonnie Westfall is the Development
Director for the Heartland United Way.
She lives in GI with her husband, Matt,
who is an independent financial advisor
through National Planning Corp. They
have one child, Ian, who is a 6th grader.
Bonnie is a Committee Member for
Boy Scouts Overland Trails Council
Troop 119. Served as a Volunteer Tutor
for the Literacy Council, and was past
Campaign Co-Chair for Community
Health Charities. She was the Principal
Financial Group Loaned Executive for
the Heartland United Way Campaign
and a member of the Principal Financial
Group Diversity Employee Resource
Group. Bonnie holds her Series 6 & 7
General Securities Licenses.
Class 27 gave me the opportunity to
connect with outstanding local leaders
while working alongside the leaders
of tomorrow. I was able to learn about
Grand Island’s world-class corporations
and businesses. They may or may not
touch lives all over the world, but they
are grounded, invested and take pride
in making our community a better place
to live. I look forward to following their
lead in helping to make a difference by
continuing to serve in our community.

PAUL
SULLIVAN
Equitable Bank

Paul Sullivan is current Vice President
of Agricultural Lending for Equitable
Bank in Grand Island. He has worked in
banking since 2005.
Paul received a bachelor of science in
Mechanized Systems Management in
May of 1996. He is married to Mandy,
and they have 2 children; an eight year
old son named Carson, and a 18 month
old daughter named Drew.
Paul has been a member of the Doniphan
Community his entire life and is a member
of St. Ann’s Church in Doniphan.
“Leadership Tomorrow has given me an
insight into how important community
based organizations are to Grand Island
and the surrounding communities,
and how important it is people get
involved.”

LANCE
ZOBEL
Hornady Manufacturing Company

Lance Zobel is the Shipping Director
at Hornady Manufacturing in Grand
Island. Additionally, Lance also directs
the company’s government sales efforts
as the Government Sales Director; selling
Hornady products to law enforcement
and government agencies throughout
the United States and Canada. He has
been with Hornady Manufacturing for
four years.
Lance is currently serving in his 19th year
with the Nebraska Army National Guard.
He was deployed in support of Operation
Iraqi Freedom in 2006, and was the
recipient of the Bronze Star for his actions
while serving in Iraq. Lance earned a
MBA degree in Business Administration
from the University of Nebraska at
Kearney in May of 2003. He is married
to Misty and has a daughter Hannah (8)
and a baby daughter Reagan.
“Leadership Tomorrow has been a real
eye-opener to all the opportunites that
Grand Island has to offer. As a relatively
new resident to the Grand Island area,
Leadership Tomorrow has been a great
opportunity to surround myself with
current and future leaders that will
continue to push for growth in our
community.”

CORY
WEIDNERGOEHRING

RICK
WASHBURN
Platte Valley State Bank

Rick Washburn is Vice President of
Commercial and Agricultural Lending
at Platte Valley State Bank where he has
been for the last year. Rick was raised
on a farm near Fairfield, Nebraska and
is a 1995 graduate of Sandy Creek High
School. He then attended Hastings
College and received a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Business Administration with
a minor in Economics in 1999. Rick has
been in banking since 1999 with the
majority of his career in Hastings, NE
and two years in Phoenix, Arizona.
Rick enjoys spending time with his two
children Carson (5) and Tynli (2) as well
as other family and friends. His hobbies
include golfing, hunting, traveling,
attending concerts and sporting events.
“Leadership Tomorrow has been a
very rewarding experience for me
especially being new to Grand Island.
I’ve gained valuable knowledge of the
diverse business community, charity
organizations, and volunteer programs
and I look forward to being a part of
Grand Island’s future development.”

Equitable Bank

Cory Weidner-Goehring is the Retail
Branch Manager for Equitable Bank.
Cory attended Grand Island Senior High,
the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and
Bellevue University where she studied
Business Management. For the last 13
years, she has lived in Minnesota where
she worked in several areas of banking.
Cory has a strong technology background
and enjoys helping businesses increase
efficiencies by adopting the use of online
resources.
A Grand Island native, Cory is happy
to be back “home” and looks forward
to becoming more involved in the
community where she grew up. Since
moving back, she has enjoyed teaching
Junior Achievement, volunteering for the
Heartland United Way and helping to
promote the Nebraska State Fair.
“Leadership Tomorrow has provided
me an opportunity to get to know my
community and gives me a chance to
make a difference. I look forward to
immersing myself in volunteering and
serving on local boards.”

The mission of Youth Leadership Tomorrow is to provide community education
and leadership development training to high school students through experiential
learning activities that connect youth to their community and inspire them to be
problem solvers, decision makers, and future leaders in our community.
Applications for Youth Leadership Tomorrow Class 17 will be available
in October of 2013 for Hall County high school juniors.